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Unverified Rumor: A Model Tested as Gemini 3.8 Flash May Become Gemini 4 Flash

Gemini 4 Flash coming soon!? 👀 Rumor has it that the next Gemini 4 Flash model ("Hydrogen") is currently being tested under the name "Gemini 3.8 Flash" on t.co/Od4MhBlXya Gave it a spin right away—it's noticeably fast, and the output quality is impressive. High hopes

Preview frame of a video from @nin222 showing the model being tested

Context

Why it matters

It hints at Google's next fast model, but it is user speculation, not a Google announcement.

A user claims a model called Hydrogen is being tested on Arena under the name Gemini 3.8 Flash and could launch as Gemini 4 Flash, and says it felt fast with impressive output. Google has not confirmed the model or its name. Treat this as unverified rumor.

What to expect next

Watch for an official Gemini release or Google comment, and for whether the model's name on Arena changes.